It seems like every week we hear of an endurance athlete thriving on a ketogenic diet. While advocates boast about endless energy, bonk-free training and racing, and rapid weight loss, there are several limitations beyond strict dietary compliance, bad breath, and digestive issues.

It seems like every week we hear of an endurance athlete thriving on a ketogenic diet. While advocates boast about endless energy, bonk-free training and racing, and rapid weight loss, there are several limitations beyond strict dietary compliance, bad breath, and digestive issues.

Spring is an amazing time of renewal, change, and awakening after the doldrums of winter. Spring for many is a return to trails, and reminding ourselves of all the great runs we had in our recent past. As you pick up your training here are a few tips to keep you (and your local trails) happy and healthy.

If IRONMAN and Olympic world champion Jan Frodeno chose to train the exact same way as Olympic track star Usain Bolt day in and day out, he still simply wouldn’t reach the level of track stardom as the great Jamaican—and vice-versa.

Strength training for cyclists has been the early season norm for many decades and for good reason too. Hitting the weight room increases core strength, stability and balances the muscular system, preventing overuse and injury.

Using foods as a way to reduce inflammation has been a hot topic for several years, and with good reason. Research shows a wide range of healthy foods can have anti-inflammatory effects. Some of the big ones include walnuts, fatty fish, flax seeds, strawberries and teas.

The Press-Out Drill from Sheila Taormina is an easy way to get in some quick upper body and core strength training in the middle of any swim workout. Press-outs can be tough depending on the water level at your pool, so maybe give this drill a first try in the deep end.